Lawnmower Engine Starting Tips??

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Originally Posted by Evan Austin

As another note, on engines that act as yours does, I would try removing the air filter assembly and choking the engine by putting your hand over the air inlet (leave the actual choke off). If the engine dies out, try choking it some more and see if it comes back.

I tried that and it made the engine start and continue to run (although not very strong/fast). So what does this mean? It will not run under full choke on the carb but if I keep my hand tight against where the air cleaner usually goes, it will run. What does this mean?

Also, I found the plate on the side of the carb, but I haven't taken the carb off again to open that and inspect it.